Catalog 2007-2008
Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Please Note: This is the 2007-2008 catalog. It is now out of date, and included here only for archival purposes. Please use the current edition. Thank you.

Nonlicensure Studies

The Educational Leadership Program provides unique courses of study for education professionals. These programs frequently take the form of two- or three-day intensive seminars that meet over weekends or during school vacations and breaks. Subject matter usually addresses contemporary administrative needs and problems. These are some examples:

• Essential Readings (EDAD 520/620) considers a variety of topics including diversity and social justice as they apply to educational leadership. The course includes discussion of key questions such as "What school reform is needed to improve education for English-language learners?" (Call the Educational Leadership Program office for details.)
• Program for New Administrators: The Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know (EDAD 531/609) allows first-time administrators to learn about their leadership responsibilities with other new administrators. Monthly seminars are jointly facilitated by a veteran administrator and a member of the Educational Leadership faculty. (Call the Educational Leadership office for details.)
• Courage to Lead is a yearlong program for the personal and professional renewal of K-12 school leaders. Participants meet four weekends during the year to develop excellence in personal and organizational leadership. (Contact the Courage to Lead Program at 503-768-6080 for details.)